Sunday school resignation sparks church row in Dothan
A Sunday morning scene at First Baptist Church in Dothan ended with BG Farmer resigning as Sunday school superintendent and deacon from the board. A proposed amendment by G H Malone prompted debate, and Tom Whalley opposed it. Whalley offered resignation, which Malone withdrew an hour later. The service closed with both sides offering remarks and the Sunday school dismissed. In Charleston a planter mistakenly shot Mrs. C. C. Bigham, killing her, after a night on the veranda. Av ant and Dr. Bigham pursued a fleeing figure then found her casualty near Murrells Inlet.
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BG. Farmer
G. H. Malone
Farmer
Partie
Tom Whalley
Ehnech
Ma Jone
Whailey
Wae
Malone
Couple Weds at Probate Office in Taylor
Jim Barton and Miss Callie Clark of Taylor wed Saturday at the Probate office by Judge Leslie. The ceremony drew many friends from Taylor and Dothan. The Eagle wishes the couple a lifetime of happiness. B I Moseley traveled to Hartford today on business.
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Jim Barton
Callie Clark
Taylor
Leslie
Dothan
Engagement of Pearl Poll to Dr Sherod Moody in Dothan
Mrs James Knox Rowers announces the betrothal and upcoming marriage of Pearl Poll to Dr Sherod Hayes Moody of Dothan Alabama. The ceremony will be held at home on Wednesday evening September 29 1909. Miss Powers 16 formerly taught in Dothan City schools.
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Bathai
James Knox
Pearl Poll
Sherod Hayes Moody
Dothan
Alabama
Florence
Miss Powers
Masons of Alabama to Build Home in Montgomery Area
The Grand Lodge of Alabama plans a new Masonic home on 236 acres near Montgomery, formerly Mrs Frances DaPrade’s land, four miles from the city. Builders guarantee $10,000 for erection.Mrs Annie Lew Meuire and her daughter returned from Batavia, Fla. Rev B Searcy of Abbeville was in the city today.
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Montgomery
Nedey
Manout
Grand
Lodge
Masouto Ibis State
Frances DaPrade
York
Annie Lew Meuire
Hietle
Bato, Fla
R. Chughes
Rev. B. Searcy of
Abbeville
Opening Day at City Schools Amid Enthusiastic Attendance
In a ceremony at the Grammar School Auditorium patrons and friends gathered for opening exercises. The program featured America sung by all, Bible readings by Ray Kennedy and W S Poynor, and prayers by Reverend Bell and others. Enrollment is running higher than expected, with high school enrollment already surpassing prior records and a new building anticipated. An art and china exhibit by Miss Strother delighted attendees.
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Ihe Grammar School
America
Ray
WM. Anderson
Rey W. S. Poynor
Reve. Bell
Mig Strother
Corps
Death stalks in thy fest and fly menace noted
A Mason Telegraph-Ank Br Cook report notes observations from Atlanta on swarming house flies over market meats and exposed foods. The swarms hover near stalls and can transfer bacteria, prompting health authorities to weigh measures to suppress the pestiferous fly as sanitation concerns rise.
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Moximito
Ily
Atlants
Constitution
John F. Sacobson
Atlanta
Mason
Shot Dead in Terrell Arrest Attempt at Wego
Wegro 18, shot dead resisting arrest by Bailiff A L George in Terrell. Allegedly warned to surrender and made a move toward drawing a weapon before George fired. Report notes the deceased, a Greek-born man once in Dathan, and mentions local town visitors and muster details for Company F, with commander J Morris.
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Shellman
Wilt Anthony
A. L. George
George
Terrell
Man in jail after fatal shooting of wife and stepdaughter
Luverne Sept. 6 Mrs Hanma Stevenson died at her home near Grady after being shot by ex husband Willem Stevenson who is jailed in Luverne. He had earlier shot and killed Mrs Gertrude Vann and wounded Mrs Stevenson. Mrs Vann is buried at Fairview Cemetery. The tragedy drew family visits and calls for justice as neighbors react with shock.
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Luverne
Hanma Stevenson
Meary Grady
Willem Stevenson
Crenggayr
Stevenson
Grady
Mins Gertrude Vann
Mrs. Stevenson
Friday Mornig JR
Ibenoda
Martel
JO. McLendon
Laverne
Miss Vann
Fairview Cemetery
Grover Vann
Blevennun
Naftel
Br. McLendon
Misa Myriel Vann
Montgomery
Tray
J. ©. McLendon
Leuverne
Strenson
Abolition of Judicial Technicality Urged by Bar Association
The American Bar Association calls for reform to curb delays and costs in litigation. It urges gradual but sweeping changes to federal and state judicial procedures, aiming to reduce reliance on technicalities that overturn verdicts and hinder justice.
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American Bar Assosiation
Detroit
Ascitation
Tennessee
Gantt
Missouri
American Bar Association
Bar
Congress
Layfield to Leave Dothan Business College President
Prof. B Layfield resigns as president and founder of Dothan Business College after three years. He will join Massey Business College in Richmond and visit Columbia Montgomery and Birmingham before starting next week. Susie Layfield remains as shorthand teacher, W A Morse to lead the school here, and local ties note his active community work.
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B. &. Layfield
Dothan Business College
Layfield
Richmond
Massey
Columbia
Montgomagy
Birminghan
Nian Susie Layfield
Tie Dister
Bro
W. A. Morse
Massey College
Birmingham
Leyfield
Anne Dines
Frof. Layfeld
Dothan
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Georgetown
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Murrell
Bigham
Avant
Dr Bigham
B. I. Moseley
Hartford
DR. Moody
Mibs Powere
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Mesers
Mardaway & Co
Montgomery Bmasonn
WEGRO
Cgeorge Sostes
Fairy
Greece
Ienizen
Dathan
Wille Morris
Misa Florrie Malone
Sostes
Han Return
Dr Led
Hamson
Fred Cook
North Pole
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J, Morris
Ashford
Oumie
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